Safety regulator, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles With Defective Stems
Recall 02228 · Aug 15, 2002 · 3T (Tecno Tubo Torino)
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02228
- Date
- Aug 15, 2002
- Company
- 3T (Tecno Tubo Torino)
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Bicycle stems installed on 2002 and 2003 Cannondale bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled stems are black and have the model name 3T ZEPP XL printed in white on the sides of the body of the stem. The faceplate also has "3T" printed in white at the front of the stem. The stems were installed on 2002 and 2003 model year Cannondale bicycles. The recalled stems were manufactured in Italy by 3T (Tecno Tubo Torino) and distributed by parent company, Gruppo, SPA.
What can happen
The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to riders.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding bicycles with these stems immediately and contact a local Cannondale retailer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Cannondale has received four reports of stems breaking, including one minor injury.
- Sold at
- Authorized Cannondale Bicycle dealers nationwide sold the stems, from March 2001 through July 2002, for between $3,400 and $5,000 (includes the cost of the bicycle).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycle stems installed on 2002 and 2003 cannondale bicycles?
Consumers should stop riding bicycles with these stems immediately and contact a local Cannondale retailer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to riders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.